Manager Mark Thomas also leaves the club as it is discovered floodlight restrictions mean the Boars do not meet requirements to compete in the league.

Those associated with Eversley and California have worked tirelessly over the years to develop the club's Fox Lane home

Eversley and California's promotion to the Combined Counties Premier Division has been revoked.

An issue regarding the permitted use of floodlights at the club's Fox Lane home means the Boars, promoted to Step Five football last season, do not meet the grading requirements set out by the league.

They will once again be plying their trade in Division 1.

When permission was granted by Hart District Council to mount floodlights, it was done so with conditions they can only be used between the period of October 15th and April 30th.

Club officials were of the understanding this was just for one season. It is, however, an ongoing request of the authority.

It is a huge blow to those connected with the club, whose tireless work to develop Fox Lane in recent years was beginning to reap its rewards both on and off the field.

The club does not intend to appeal the decision to demote them back to Step Six football, but is instead confident it can resolve the issue with the council.

In another setback to the club, this ruling has resulted in manager Mark Thomas resigning from his post.

It is understood a number of players have also left the club in light of this decision.

A statement from the club said: "The Eversley and California FC senior men's team has unfortunately not been able to take its place in the Combined Counties Premier League for next season and will now play in the Combined Counties First Division next season.

"This is due to a planning condition restricting the use of floodlights at Fox Lane for the period 15th October to 30th April.

"This does not comply with the rules of the Combined Counties Premier Division and, despite our best efforts to find a solution with the Combined Counties Football League management committee, we were unsuccessful.

"We accept this decision and will not be appealing."

It added: "This is a huge disappointment to the club, management and players and sadly this his resulted in Mark Thomas resigning as manager.

"We have had lots of interest in this vacant position and hope to appoint a replacement in the next few days.

"We fully expect to be running a senior men's side for next season, and this may provide the opportunity for new players to come and play Combined Counties football for Eversley and California."

A motion to replace Eversley with Ash United was defeated by the committee, meaning the constitution for the two leagues for the 2014/15 season will be 21 clubs in the Premier Division and 16 in Division 1.

Both decisions are subject to appeals from the Football Assocition.

In an email sent to member clubs following the demotion, it said: "Eversley & California FC have already taken steps to obtain a variation to the planning consent and we wish them well in overcoming this problem in time for the following season."

Players interested in joining the club are asked to contact Andrew Keer, vice chairman, on 07948 616 769.